When planning nursing care for patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders whose symptoms do not respond to medication, the nurse will discuss which therapy with the prescribing provider?

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3. Research has shown that cognitive-behavioral therapy is a psychosocial treatment for patients with SSD that enhances coping and reduces symptoms in patients that do not respond to medication therapy. Exercise, social skills, and alternative medication therapy may be helpful, but they are not the first choice when discussing treatment for patients with symptoms that do not respond to pharmacotherapy.

When Planning Nursing Care for Patients with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders